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Schenkle Family History

Schenkle Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Schenke, Schenk, Schelle, Schenkel, Schenker, Sprenkle, Scherle

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Where is the Schenkle family from?

You can see how Schenkle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schenkle family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Schenkle families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 25 Schenkle families living in Indiana. This was about 64% of all the recorded Schenkle's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Schenkle families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schenkle surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 373 census records available for the last name Schenkle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schenkle census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 47 immigration records available for the last name Schenkle. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 44 military records available for the last name Schenkle. For the veterans among your Schenkle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schenkle lifespan?

Between 1988 and 2002, in the United States, Schenkle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Schenkle in 1988 was 59, and 59 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Schenkle

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schenkle ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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